Royal Enfield, an Indian multinational motorcycle manufacturing company launched its 2021 Classic 350 in India. The launch took place virtually with the ongoing Covid-19 situation. The entry-level model price starts at Rs 1.84 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The bike is essentially all-new as it gets a new engine and chassis while gaining some new features. The popular Classic 350 has undergone a huge overhaul. The bike has undergone big changes.
How Classic 350 has been priced!
- The entry-level, rear drum brake equipped model (Redditch) costs Rs 1.84 lakh.
- Sitting above it is the Halcyon that gets a disc brake and dual-channel ABS Rs 1.93 lakh.
- Meanwhile, The Signals model, costs Rs 2.04 lakh.
- The alloy-wheel-equipped Dark variant is priced at Rs 2.11 lakh.
- Lastly, the top-spec Chrome model will set you back by Rs 2.15 lakh.
All prices are ex-showroom, Chennai. The price includes a 3-year standard warranty along with 1-year Roadside Assistance (RSA).
Royal Enfield Classic 350: Engine
One of the most significant changes comes in the form of the ‘J-platform’ 349cc engine that replaces the 346cc UCE. Royal Enfield said, “this engine is the same as the one found on the Meteor 350. However, it has its own ignition timing, exhaust layout, and fueling map. As a result, the old Classic’s pushrod-valve system is replaced by a SOHC two-valve head. Peak power and torque figures stand at 20.3hp and 27Nm. For reference, the outgoing model makes 19.1hp and 28Nm.”
Like with the Meteor 350, these changes have been made to increase usable torque and reduce vibrations. The engine continues to be paired to a five-speed gearbox.
Royal Enfield Classic 350: Chassis
A big change to the chassis has been also made by Royal Enfield. For 2021, the basic single-cradle frame has been replaced by a double-downtube unit. This change is also similar to the one on the Meteor 350, with only the footpeg mounts being different. While the suspension components might look the same as before, Royal Enfield has said that they aren’t, with the new Classic getting a fatter 41mm telescopic fork. Ground clearance on the 2021 Classic 350 has increased by 35mm, to a fairly substantial 170mm.
Braking is handled by a 300mm front disc and a 270mm rotor at the rear with dual-channel ABS. Meanwhile, the single-channel ABS models, use a drum brake at the rear.
Royal Enfield Classic 350: Features
For the first time, the 2021 Classic 350 gets an updated instrument cluster that has an LCD, with a fuel gauge. It also gets two trip meters. The top-spec Chrome variant also comes with the company’s Tripper navigation display. It uses Google Maps data via your smartphone and solely displays navigation-related information. However, it does not give any call or SMS-related notifications. The bike also features updated lights all around but sticks to halogen-powered bulbs. Another change comes in the form of the updated switchgear that’s borrowed from the Meteor 350.
